Facilities

At a Glance

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

Cruck frame, rafters & beams

Castle Hill - 10 minute walk

Free WiFi & LCD TV

Central heating throughout

Washer & dryer

About Cruck Cottage

Cruck Cottage is a charming 17th century cottage on Ashes Farm near Castle Hill, Almondbury. The cottage is surrounded by fields and enjoys magnificent views of the Huddersfield area and tributary valleys. Period features include a stunning cruck frame and rafters dating from the 17th century. A former outbuilding on a dairy farm, Cruck Cottage today is the perfect blend of traditional style and modern comforts. The property sleeps four guests and is comfortably furnished with beamed ceilings and a well equipped kitchen catering for all your self-catering needs.

Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Cruck Cottage is ideally situated for exploring the area. A network of footpaths from the garden gate will take you in 10 minutes to the Iron Age site on the summit of Castle Hill to enjoy wonderful views across Huddersfield and the tributary valleys, or on easy rambles through woods and fields or longer hikes over the Pennine moors.

Accommodation

Cruck Cottage sleeps four people.

There are two bedrooms, one family room with a double and a single bed which enjoys both the morning and the evening sun, and one single bedroom.

Beds are equipped with sheets, pillows, duvets and bedspreads.

The bathroom has a bath, shower, WC, and wash basin.

The 17th century cruck beam and roof timbers make an attractive framework for the living room of the cottage.

It is well furnished with a comfortable sofa and chairs, a polished beech dining table, coffee table, LCD television and video/DVD player.

Centrally heated throughout, there is also a gas fire in the living room.

The kitchen is well equipped with an oven, microwave, fridge-freezer and a full range of utensils. There is an automatic washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board.

Special to Cruck Cottage

Wireless broadband internet access is available in Cruck Cottage at no extra charge.

Around and About

The Peak District and Bronte Country are both within easy driving distance, as are the excellent shopping centres of Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield for those in search of a little retail therapy. There is plenty of culture to be found in the area with local museums, a theatre, galleries of nationally known artists, and many musical events, including the 10 day Contemporary Music Festival which attracts artists from all over the world. There are craft shops and mill shops, open markets and flea markets and the largest number of Grade II listed buildings outside Bath!

Availability

Changeover day is usually a Saturday. Prices include bed linen and towels.

Directions

Huddersfield can be approached by the M62 or by the M1 depending on where you live. Detailed maps and directions are sent to visitors. Alternatively we are only a short taxi ride from either the bus or railway stations in the centre of Huddersfield.